SENIOR DISTRIBUTION DESIGNERSeeking a detail-oriented creative designer with 10 years experience drafting and developing designs for Distribution Projects.
This position is primarily responsible for:
- Preparing distribution design projects for P.E. review and sealing.
- Performing daily QA/QC on all field design services validating field data and ensuring constructability of designs.
- Collaborating with Project Managers to prepare proposals for field services.
- Participating in field services kick-off meetings to align expectations and execution plans.
The position can be located at our Houston or Boerne office. It may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Design
- Review field notes and prepare CAD plan and profile drawings using hand sketches and or transit shot information.
- Coordinate with field personnel concerning questions or missing items.
- Prepare KMZ files and download image files from TNRIS website as required.
- Prepare TXDOT permit drawings acquire ROW maps as needed coordinate with engineer to ensure ROW lines are properly drawn.
- Prepare plan and profile drawings using design guides GPS coordinate information and staking sheet information including proposed pole height and framing information.
- Perform design calculations estimates and statistics using industry tools and methods.
- Resolve urgent field issues requiring immediate attention.
- Deliver clear and actionable staking and layout documentation.
- Process LiDAR data using various software platforms (e.g. Trimble Business Center Global Mapper).
QA/QC
- Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables including CAD work ensuring accurate scales proper spelling proper formatting and completeness.
- Resolve construction staking issues proactively and early in the process.
- Coordinate field-to-office data flow for timely updates and feedback.
- Validate field decisions against standards and provide feedback to improve deliverables.
- Review post-staking deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
Proposal Development
- Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare proposals for field services.
- Provide technical input and forecast hours required for field services.
- Maintain good project documentation including calculations telephone conversations design decisions rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
Other:
- Attend project meetings as necessary to coordinate design and address any issues.
- Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables including CAD work ensuring accurate scales proper spelling proper formatting and completeness.
- Share expertise and suggestion improvement on the process or techniques with others on the design team to increase overall effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:
- Associates Degree in Drafting or Design or 10 years of related experience;
- Possess technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Familiarity of electric utility best practices;
- Moderate to Advanced knowledge of Medium to High Voltage systems; AutoCAD and PLS CADD advanced knowledge.
- Must be able to read write and speak English.
SKILLS:
- Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills exceptional computer skills with emphasis in project management spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Strong skills of time management organizational and multi-tasking.
PHYSICAL:
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear good eyesight sitting standing walking bending squatting stooping kneeling reaching and use of hands and arms.
BENEFITS:- 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Dental Vision and Supplemental offered
- Paid Holidays
- Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
- $1000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
Required Experience:
Manager